Tag: Michelle Rowland

Hate Crime Laws Can Chill Free Speech

What is the impact that the Albanese government’s Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Act 2026 will have on the ability of ordinary Australians to protest? Anne Twomey examines the provisions.

Going Down, Down Under

The Australian Parliament has passed a new hate crimes law that could potentially throw critics of Israel in prison for years, reports  Joe Lauria.